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January 8, 2026

As the Israeli bombs fell, my family committed an act of rebellion: we planted a garden in Gaza

Amid constant danger, each planted seed was a tiny act of resistance. As they grew, they offered us food – and a sense of achievement amid the devastation

As the Israeli bombs fell, my family committed an act of rebellion: we planted a garden in Gaza

TL;DR

  • The family's garden, once lush with fruit and olive trees, became a focus of hope during Israeli bombardment.
  • In an act of rebellion, the father and brother planted corn, pepper, eggplant, mint, basil, ain jarada, arugula, and potatoes.
  • Water was scarce, requiring them to haul it from over 200 meters away.
  • Despite previous failures with plants needing more care, they chose resilient crops.
  • The corn grew tall, and they harvested potatoes, mint tea, arugula, and ain jarada, providing meals and flavor.
  • The garden persists as a chronicle of endurance and quiet rebellion in a land ravaged by conflict.

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